VDB-394061 · CVE-2026-59657 · GCVE-0-2026-59657

Apache CloudStack up to 4.20.3.0/4.22.1.0 AsyncJob cleartext storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache CloudStack up to 4.20.3.0/4.22.1.0 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component AsyncJob. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-59657. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CloudStack up to 4.20.3.0/4.22.1.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part of the component AsyncJob. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-312. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Apache CloudStack with AsyncJob storage in the database. This issue affects Apache CloudStack: from 4.0.0 through 4.20.3.0 and from 4.21.0.0 through 4.22.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.20.3.1 or 4.22.1.1 or later, which fixes the issue.

The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-59657 since 07/06/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/21/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1555 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 4.20.3.1 or 4.22.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Cloud Software

Vendor

Apache

Name

CloudStack

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext storage
CWE: CWE-312 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: CloudStack 4.20.3.1/4.22.1.1

Timelineinfo

07/06/2026 CVE reserved
08/21/2026 +46 days Advisory disclosed
08/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-59657 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59657
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-394061

Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2026 10:51
Changes: 08/21/2026 10:51 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103